1991 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio.

19891992
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

#22 complaints

Fuel System

#31 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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1991 Volkswagen Cabrio — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (4 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Cabrio reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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